Summary
Munro Skylear Chambers (born July 29, 1990[1]) is a Canadian actor who is best known for his roles as Wilder on The Latest Buzz (2007–2010),[2] Elijah "Eli" Goldsworthy on Degrassi (2010–2015),[3] Frankie Chandler on Lockwood (2016–present) and Nate on Second Jen (2016).[4]
Munro Chambers | |
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 Chambers at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards | |
| Born | Munnro Skylear Chambers July 29, 1990 (age 33) Ajax, Ontario, Canada[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Relatives |
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Career edit
Chambers made his television debut on Little Men as Rob Bhaer in 1998.
He appeared in a variety of shows and films before getting his big break in 2010 in the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. His portrayal of Eli Goldsworthy, an artistic teen struggling with bipolar disorder, gained him a fan favorite status.[5][6] He received a Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series nomination at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2014 for the role.[7]
In 2015, Chambers starred in the post-apocalyptic superhero film Turbo Kid, alongside Laurence Leboeuf and Michael Ironside.[8] The film would earn him a Best Actor win at the Victoria, TX Indie Film Fest.[9]
In 2016, he played the romantic lead, country boy Charlie Bishop, in the film Country Crush.[10]
Chambers played "the killer next door," Dixon in the Canadian thriller Knuckleball in 2018 with Ironside.[11][12]
In 2019, he portrayed Jonah in Rob Grant's horror comedy Harpoon.[13][14] The same year, he appeared in the survival film Riot Girls as Jeremy, with Paloma Kwiatkowski and Madison Iseman.[15] Chambers and Kwiatkowski went on to play doppelgangers in the 2019 sci-fi thriller film Multiverse. His portrayal of Gerry would earn him a Best Actor nomination at the Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest.[16]
In 2021, Chambers reunited virtually with his former Degrassi castmates at the ATX Television Festival for the show's 20th anniversary and to discuss the impact of the show.[17]
Personal life edit
Chambers is related to both Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath. In a 2010 interview, he stated:
"I could say many things... my uncle, for one thing, is Colin Mochrie. He's been my inspiration getting into the industry. He's my uncle-in-law; his wife is my dad's cousin. My dad and his cousin, they were kind of like brother and sister growing up, so he’s my uncle by law. We have a good relationship."[18]
While on Degrassi, Chambers worked with Free the Children. He and his castmates traveled to different countries to assist local communities in a variety of ways. Chambers expressed further gratitude for the program, stating that it helped him gain experiences of other cultures and religions.[6]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Godsend | Max Shaw | |
| 2005 | Bailey's Billion$ | Max Rizzo | |
| 2011 | Beethoven's Christmas Adventure | Mason Cooper | Direct-to-video[19] |
| Prancer Returns | Stunts for Gavin Fink | ||
| 2014 | Ahead | Brandon | Short film; Writer |
| 2015 | Turbo Kid | The Kid | [20][21] |
| 2016 | Country Crush | Charlie Bishop | |
| Sadie's Last Days on Earth | Teddy | ||
| 2018 | Knuckleball | Dixon | [22] |
| Hellmington | Brad Kovacs | [23] | |
| 2019 | Harpoon | Jonah | [24] |
| Riot Girls | Jeremy | ||
| Multiverse | Gerry | Also known as Entangled | |
| 2021 | Taking the Fall | Tyler | |
| The Retreat | Scott | ||
| 2022 | The Protector | [25] | |
| TBA | Turbo Kid 2 | The Kid | Pre-production |
| This Too Shall Pass | Post-production |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Little Men | Rob Bhaer | 20 episodes |
| 2001 | Doc | Brian Raines | Episode: "Karate Kid" |
| 2003 | A Wrinkle in Time | Sandy Murray | TV movie |
| Good Fences | Billy | TV movie | |
| 2004 | Still Game | Jack's grandson | Episode: "Holiday" |
| 2005 | Murder in the Hamptons | Greg Ammon | TV movie |
| 2007–2010 | The Latest Buzz | Wilder | Main role; 68 episodes |
| 2010 | Degrassi in India | Self | Documentary special |
| 2010–2015 | Degrassi | Eli Goldsworthy | Main role; 155 episodes |
| 2011 | Degrassi in Haiti | Self | Documentary special |
| 2013 | Cracked | Trey | Episode: "Spirited Away" |
| 2014 | The Divide | Noah | Episode: "The Ways Men Divide" |
| 2015 | Riftworld Chronicles | Wes | Miniseries[26] |
| 2016 | The Stanley Dynamic | Rupert | Episode: "The Stanley Honour" |
| Second Jen | Nate | 6 episodes[27] | |
| 2017 | Ransom | Cameron Duspleis | Season 1, episode 7: "Regeneration" |
| #VitalSignz | Sparrow | Producer; Episode: "The Adventures of Geriatric Man" | |
| Played | Noah | 10 episodes | |
| 2019 | Cardinal | Perry Dorn | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Murdoch Mysteries | Claude Cordier | Episode: "I Still Know What You Did Last Autumn" |
Video games edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Watch Dogs: Legion | Jackson Pearce | Bloodline DLC |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Degrassi: The Next Generations
(Episode: "Ray of Light, Part 2") |
Nominated | [7] | |
| 2016 | Victoria, TX Indie Film Fest | Best Actor | Turbo Kid | Won | [9] | |
| 2019 | Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest | Best Actor | Multiverse | Nominated | [16] |
References edit
- ^ a b Munro Chambers' bio at www.northernstars.ca
- ^ "Highlight: The Latest Buzz" by Catherine Dawson March at www.theglobeandmail.com
- ^ "MTV Bids a Fond Farewell to Degrassi with Season 14 Finale and Special Movie Event" by Greg David at www.tv-eh.com
- ^ Tim Edwards (November 6, 2009). "The buzz about bullying". Northern News Services. Archived from the original on March 21, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-06-12). "'Degrassi: The New Generation': EPs & Cast Reflect On Teen Drama's Longevity, Pitch Potential Reboot Threads – ATX". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b Price, Jason (2015-02-21). "Shifting Into High Gear: Munro Chambers Talks Career, 'Turbo Kid' And More!". Icon Vs. Icon. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b "Munro Chambers - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Dunlevy, T'Cha (13 August 2015). "Turbo Kid blasts off with Munro Chambers, Laurence Leboeuf, Michael Ironside". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Turbo Kid". EMA Films. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Gilligan, Melissa (12 June 2017). "Singer Madeline Merlo on role in 'Country Crush' movie: 'I just kind of dove into it" | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Knight, Chris (28 Sep 2018). "Knuckleball is a chilling homage to The Shining, but not without its problems". National Post. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Frye, Brendan (2019-08-21). "Munro Chambers: Interview with Harpoon Actor at Fantasia 2019". www.cgmagonline.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Conner, Shawn (25 March 2020). "A sea outing turns deadly in white-knuckled thriller Harpoon". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Hughes, Kat (2019-10-18). "Interview: Actor Munro Chambers on Horror at Sea Movie 'Harpoon'". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Aitkens, Chris (7 August 2019). "[Exclusive Interview] Munro Chambers Talks HARPOON, RIOT GIRLS, and (of course) TURBO KID 2". Nightmare on Film Street. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest (2019)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (2021-05-06). "'Degrassi: The Next Generation' Reunion Panel To Help Open ATX Television Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Munro Chambers Interview: Eli, "Eclare" & more". The Star Scoop. November 17, 2010. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "Beethoven's Christmas Adventure". Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ^ "Coming Soon: Turbo Kid" by Julianna Cummins at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Turbo Kid blasts off with Munro Chambers, Laurence Leboeuf, Michael Ironside" by T'Cha Dunlevy at montrealgazette.com
- ^ "Knuckleball is a chilling homage to The Shining, but not without its problems" by Chris Knight at nationalpost.com
- ^ "CineCoup’s Hellmington goes into production" by Katie Bailey at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "A sea outing turns deadly in white-knuckled thriller Harpoon" by Shawn Conner at vancouversun.com
- ^ Ahearn, Victoria (June 3, 2022). "Polaris to open Fantasia International Film Festival". Playback.
- ^ "Upfronts 2015: CBC unveils new arts initiative, series" by Julianna Cummins at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Second Jen starts rolling" by Regan Reid at playbackonline.ca
External links edit
- Munro Chambers at IMDb